et·i·quette
noun: etiquette;
  1. the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.

Respect the course
  • Respect other players on the course
  • Be honest
  • Be courteous
  • Be humble
  • Give complements not criticism
  • Don't complain 
  • Don't play a shot if it is not your turn or you are not away (unless you ask first)
  • Pay attention to who's turn it is and be ready to play when it is your turn
  • Do not walk between other players ball and the hole (in their "line")
  • Do not talk or make noise when players are getting ready or taking a shot
  • Fix your ball mark, and one other on every green
  • Leave rakes INSIDE the bunkers
  • Do not stand with your shadow on any part of a players line or over the hole
  • Do not set your bag on the green (fringe is OK)
  • Do not leave clubs laying between the hole and another player who is hitting on
  • Never drive a cart on the apron, fringe, or within 20 yards of a green or tee box
  • Do not walk behind a player who is putting (or opposite the hole- in front of them)
  • If you pull the flag stick- lay it down out of the way, or hold the flag from flapping
  • If someone "gives" you a putt, pick it up- don't putt it. Once conceded by any player in the group you don't need to putt
  • Do not throw clubs
  • Always mark your ball- but never with a tee or something larger than a quarter
  • Never step within a foot of the hole when pulling your ball out
  • Pick up your feet on the green, if you drag your feet accidentally, tap down the grass with your putter
  • Players who are off the green should hit on before others start to putt
  • Do not ask to use someone else's putter- go get your own if you forgot to bring yours onto the green
  • Never take your aggression out on the green- stay home if you cant control your temper
  • If pace of play is slow, allowing the group behind to play up (not through) is a good thing. Once everyone is on the green, mark your balls and stand off the back of the green until all players have hit their tee shots, then finish putting and continue to the next tee.
  • Remove your hat and shake your opponents hand at the completion of a round
  • Never blame a caddie, or other player for your mistake
  • Keep your phone on silent mode
  • Never play music on the course without asking your opponents if they mind, if they hesitate, or don't like it, use your headphones (remember they paid to play too and if they didn't bring a speaker they will more than likely be distracted)
  • Leave rakes inside the bunkers after you rake them (and always rake them once you are finished taking a shot or retrieving a ball)